Diet is one of the most important factors in blood sugar control and it’s the first place to look when you feel like crap (i.e. exhausted, depressed, heavy, sick).

I want to be clear on sugar. The body is designed to deal with small amounts of sugars so it’s not necessarily the sugar consumption that’s the problem; it’s the amount and type of sugar that’s being consumed. Small amounts of natural sugars (spaced out during the day) are usually fine for healthy peeps.

BUT many people are eating waaaaaay more sugar than they should be. In fact, the average American adult consumes 22 teaspoons of sugar a day (32 teaspoons a day for kids!).

Even if you think you are drinking diet soda with ZERO sugar, the artificially sweetened beverages contribute to insulin malfunctioning. They interfere with sugar storage in the liver, causing fatty liver. This can be eye-opening to those who think diet sodas help with weight loss. It’s the total opposite!

Once the body’s ability to handle the sugar becomes chronically overwhelmed, it can no longer handle even small amounts of sugar efficiently. That is why many people who consumed sugar starting when they were little have so many problems as adults.

Inflammation sets in over time, which leads to chronic illness. And sugar is the main culprit.

I don’t need to tell you that sugar is freakin’ addicting. It’s human nature to want it. But here’s the lucky news, there are 7 supplements that can help balance blood sugar so hormone issues and disease can be avoided.

Magnesium (helps with sugar cravings)

Berberine (Ayuvedic plant compound that improves insulin sensitivity)

Chromium (supports weight loss and helps insulin sensitivity; may help with needing the sugary somethin’ somethin’ after meals)

Inulin (a fermented carbohydrate that acts as a prebiotic- comes in capsule and powder form)

Curcumin (anti-inflammatory which is metabolized in the body quickly; active ingredient in turmeric)

Vitamin D (helps control stress at the cellular level to limit inflammation- must get Vitamin D tested before beginning supplementation)

*Before taking any supplements, check with your doctor. These are researched suggestions and not meant to diagnose.

7. The most potent blood sugar balancer is something that you can grab from your pantry. It’s also a fall-like spice I add to my smoothies, on almond milk yogurt, in soups and salads.

CINNAMON

I recommend Simply Organic brand but my local market was out! I got this clean brand instead and I love it!

Cinnamon acts like insulin and makes the insulin receptors more responsive. Cinnamon is also a powerful antioxidant and helps decrease inflammation in fat cells which also improves insulin resistance.

You can make a fun breakfast with quinoa, dried cranberries, apple, and cinnamon. In fact, it’s one of the breakfast recipes from Eat Clean 21FIT meal plan kit!

Quinoa Punch Bowl

Ingredients:

1/2 cup quinoa (make ahead of time according to package instructions- usually it’s 1 cup water in rice cooker with 1/2 cup quinoa)

1 apple, cored and chopped

1/4 cup dried cranberries

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon.

Place quinoa in a bowl. Stir in apples, cranberries, and nutmeg. Sprinkle cinnamon on top. Serve.

The food combinations and blood sugar balancing recipes and menus are the foundation of the brand NEW Eat Clean 21FIT program!

I know that it is hard to get motivated to follow any type of plan without some guidance and accountability, especially when sugar is all around us during the holiday season (Halloween for starters!) so you are invited to join us for 21 days of clean eating!
Read more below on the brand new program and join me if you aren’t already signed up! You are invited!Have an awesome day, sprinkle dat cinnamon, and let’s get a grip on the sugar thang. I’m here for you!

What do you say?
How do you like your cinnamon? Smoothies, salads???

PS. Join us to kick off the BRAND NEW #EatClean21FIT program with our LIVE GROUP CHALLENGE!

I developed this program so busy people like YOU could easily get their hands on the EXACT information and plans I use with clients and with my own life. You will get all the info you need to take control of your cravings and meal prep along with your life! You’ll begin to enjoy your food, loving your body as well as feel fit and strong. You’ll be rocking the clean life!

We will finish just in time for Thanksgiving, feeling light, less cravings and ready to head into the holiday season with a glow!
Once you purchase your EC21FIT program, I’ll send you next steps regarding the challenge.

Although Oct. 30th is our official start date for fall Eat Clean 21FIT Challenge, the program is designed to be self-guided and self-paced. Even though I will be coaching for the 21 days, you will have all the materials you need to start whenever you want.

Eat Clean 21FIT Challenge is:

• 3 weeks (21 days) of complete downloadable meal plans for breakfasts, lunches and dinners (over 100 recipes in all). All meal plans are spelled out with the exact meals you need to make each day. The kit also includes your meal planner charts and shopping lists for all 3 weeks. The shopping list format is highly customized with exact items listed for each week. *FOCUS: HOLIDAYSTYLE (making foods that are delicious for holiday parties and picky folk)
ALL NEW RECIPES!

• Bonuses of having me coach you and the support of the group during our LIVE challenges during the year. Forever!

EXTRA BONUS! 3 Weeks of Fitness Workout Videos! To maximize your results, we are lucky to have fitness expert, Nichole Kellerman, guide us each week with fitness vids to keep us toned and strong!

“I lost four pounds and the bags under my eyes went away just after a couple of days. Even better, I no longer craved sweets! I found this program to be easy to follow since I didn’t need to do any planning or research, while the food was easy to prepare and tasted great. Lisa planned meals that use leftover ingredients. I now have a good supply of healthy foods to use going forward and ideas to make it easy to continue eating well. Lisa knows what she is doing. Lisa assembled a menu that is manageable and enjoyable. Her daily videos are a welcome boost. When I had a question, Lisa got right back to me with helpful suggestions. “ ~ Susan F.

According to Ayurveda, as the sun rises in the sky, your energy builds. You are able to accomplish the most difficult tasks of the day during this time. By noon, the sun is at its highest and your digestive fire is strong and active, making it the best time to digest meals.

Pitta time is a period of mental and digestive power so you might want to make the most of this power by scheduling your hardest tasks and biggest meal now.

diagram from Food Pyramid

BUT what to eat?! Back in my teacher days, I’ve was guilty of sitting at my desk and inhaling whatever I could get my hands on. Sometimes I didn’t even eat! I used to get caught up with work and I forget… by 2 pm, though, I was certainly reminded by the crazy carby, sugar cravings!

Still to this day, I can I fall into the trap of skipping lunch if I get buried in a project. I have a lot of Vata in me so I really have to make an effort to avoid working through lunch!

If you can relate, let’s make a pact to eat a big lunch so that we can make it through the day, energized, focused, and fueled.

I have the PERFECT lunch for you! It’s a signature meal from the brand new Fall Renewal 10 Day Detox (we start our LIVE guided group cleanse Oct. 16th!) – Roasted Veggie Protein Bowl

Roasted Veggie Protein Bowlis lit!

Fall Renewal’s main purpose is to cleanse and detoxify the lungs to get ready for cold and flu season. That is why I added the carrots and sweet potatoes for the beta-carotene boost. The lentils are the protein with 18 grams per cup! (we will use ½ cup in the recipe for one serving).

Gorgeous healthy meals that don’t take hours to make is going to be our saving grace. Start with Roasted Veggie Bowl and let me know how you like it!

Roasted Veggie Lentil Bowl

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked red lentils (make ahead of time according to package directions)

2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

1 small sweet potato, cut into ½ inch slices (1 cup)

1 carrot, peeled, chopped

1 celery stalk, chopped

½ small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)

1 garlic clove, minced

1 cup vegetable broth

1/4 tsp. dried oregano

1 Tbsp. raw pumpkin seeds

Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions:

Prepare lentils according to package instructions. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. On baking sheet arrange squash and carrots. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp. oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast, turning once, for 10 minutes.

Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in pan over medium heat and add onion. Sauté onion for 2 minutes. Add rest of ingredients except seeds and bring to boil. Simmer for 5 minutes. Place serving of lentils on plate. Top with roasted vegetables, stew ingredients and seeds. Season with salt and pepper. Serve. Serves 1-2

Once you get in the routine of eating a substantial balanced lunch… at a table… chewing your food… no Netflix or phone…

you’ll begin to notice:

You lose weight because you are keeping your metabolism boosted and blood sugar stable;

You have a zip back in your step and can get through to dinner without the latte;

You don’t need that somethin’ sweet after you eat (everyday of this can cause weight gain);

You tackle your hardest tasks and still have energy for more!

What is your favorite lunch? Is it a bowl (since they are all the rage right now!)? OR salad jar? Share your recipe with me!

PS. I’m excited to share this sneak peek recipe from the brand NEW Fall Renewal 10 Day Detox! Detoxing (really, it’s just eating whole, healthy food!) with gorgeous souls for over 7 years has been my heart! And our LIVE guided group starts Oct. 16th!

Vata time is 2- 6 pm. What does that mean? And no, it has nothing to do with Hammer time!

Between 2 – 6 pm, we enter visionary Vata time, according to Ayurveda, the world’s oldest health system stemming from India more than 5,000 years ago. The Sanskrit word Ayurveda means “knowledge of life.”

This Vata time is a time for creativity, lightness, and movement. Your nervous system is the most active then and it’s the best time of the day to get your creative tasks done.

At the same time, it’s often when you feel exhausted and reach for an afternoon somethin’ somethin’ to pick you up. It’s usually that latte or a sugary snack. But this will only have you crash and burn so let’s talk about alternative ways to stay grounded.

Since vata means “air”, the coffee and sugar aren’t going to help you stay alert. You most likely get jittery and “in your head” which is the opposite of what you need.

One of the main causes of why you want to inhale your right arm every afternoon is your lunch.Skipping lunch or consuming a lunch without a good protein and a good fat makes you more likely to crave the sweet stuff to ground you.

In addition to protein and fat, adding grounding sweet veggies is the best idea to get something naturally sweet into your body.

Grounding foods are abundant for fall! Which is perfect for what we need!

Butternut squash, pumpkin, sweet potatoes!

You can make this quickie Butternut Squash Chili which is packed with protein as well as easy to make (and freeze for lunch left-overs!). This tasty dish is a signature Eat Clean 21FIT recipe!

To assemble in a slow cooker: Drizzle the olive oil in the bottom of the cooker; add the garlic and spices and stir to combine. Add the remaining ingredients except the lime juice. Gently stir with spoon (you don’t want to mash the beans) to mix. Cover and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for slow cooking a chili with canned (not dried beans).

I cooked mine on low for five to six hours, for example. Oh and you can use a dollop of vegan sour cream!

Make sure you have your snack bag with you, too! I carry around snacks with me everywhere I go, in the car, in a small cooler… avoiding the “hangry” is a must!

During Fall Renewal 10 Day Detox and Eat Clean 21FIT, actually with all my programs and plans, you will see a well-balanced mid-afternoon snack listed. Making sure to fuel your afternoon is crucial so you don’t set yourself up for eating everything in sight when you get home from work.

I just LOVE this snack and detox prep from Misty Bailey, Clean + Sexy beast and Renewal Detox beauty!

The ingredient possibilities are endless, they’re simple to make, and you’re able to pack in a ton of nutrients in one bowl. Your mornings will be changed forever!

When I first started making smoothie bowls, I have to be honest, I had drippy messes! So here are a few tricks I learned to make frosty, creamy ones instead of smoothie soup:

Tip #1: Make your bowls thick. Start with less liquid than you normally would for a drinkable smoothie, and/or you can also add some extra base ingredients like frozen fruit to the blender. I usually do the frozen fruit trick because it makes the smoothie sweet as well as super thick and creamy. You can always add more liquid as you blend so start with less.

Tip #2: Chill your bowl. Pop your bowl into the freezer either before getting started or while you prep ingredients and blend your smoothie. It makes a world of difference! Melting can happen quickly so a chilled bowl can keep things frosty longer.

Tip #3: Layer it on! What really makes smoothie bowls different are the toppings. Compared to a glass, the extra surface area of the bowl lets you bring texture and crunch in the form of nuts, seeds, coconut flakes, granola, and fresh fruit.

Now are you ready to whip up some bowls?!

Here are our favorite smoothie bowl recipes from #21DayGreenUp:

1. Matcha Green Up Smoothie Bowl

A great way to enjoy the IT green tea! The pineapple gives this bowl a tropical feel as well as a vitamin C boost.

I don’t like labels since I feel it puts people in a box, but to answer the q, I am plant lover. I get pretty sick if I eat dairy, chicken, beef, etc… doesn’t go well with my digestive system. I also love animals and don’t want to do any harm to them. So the plant-based lifestyle works best for me.

And that is the key… “works best for me.” So as you navigate the clean life and eating more plants, always tune into your body and see what works best for YOU. Keep this in mind as you read on and know that I’m all about you feeling your best so if you eat ethical animal protein sources (ex. wild-caught fish, pastured eggs, etc…) and it works for your body, then go for it. I’m here to give you options in the plant-based world so you reap the rewards of feeling lighter, better digestion, clearer skin, more energy and awesome sleep (yes, eating more plant- based foods will balance things out so your body won’t have to work so hard- more time to GLOW!)

With all the nutrition information being thrown at us these days, it’s easy to agree on one thing:

We should all be eating lots of plants.

Not only does eating more plants improve our health, it can also help protect the planet and animals. It’s good for us all!

After I explain my veggie lovin’ mission, I am then asked, “Where do you get your protein if you aren’t eating meat?”

Before I go on, I want you to know, that you don’t have to completely give up animal protein. That’s not how I roll. Remember, we are doing things that work for our own individual bodies. BUT I would like you to consider reducing the amount of meat you eat daily.

Such as you can incorporate less meaty meals by doing a Meatless Monday or having 3-4 meals containing animal protein a week instead of the typical diet of eggs and bacon for breakfast, chicken salad sandwich for lunch, and then a pot roast for dinner with ice cream for that late night somethin’ somethin’. That’s way too much protein in just one day! And the worst part is, many do this EVERYDAY so over time our systems are taxed.

Animal protein is acidic so over time (and this can take awhile but it does happen) our blood cells become inflamed which leads to chronic illness such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer.

Therefore pumping the green goodness along with fruits, quinoa, veggies, beans, lentils, nuts and seeds, will help balancing things out on the cellular level.

BUT what about getting enough protein?

Is eating a kale salad enough to get what we need? Will I starve or wither away just eating that? Can I throw some chicken on it?
Protein is essential to our health, and it does a lot more than just help us build muscle. But how much protein do we really need? And can we get it from plants?

Use this formula: your body weight x .40 = appr. grams of protein

For example, a 130 lb person would want to aim for roughly 52 g of protein a day. This is just an estimate; remember, think of YOUR body here. It’s actually pretty easy to hit the daily requirement and keep you feeling nourished and satiated.

Take in consideration of body size, weight, and how much activity you do. Too much protein is hard on the organs with toxic by-products and hormones with a potential to spike blood sugar. Too little protein can cause dizziness as well as a drop in blood sugar.
Before I give you some ideas on what plant-based foods to incorporate in your routine, I want to talk about proteins.

What is a complete protein?

A complete protein refers to foods that contain all 9 of the necessary amino acids that your body can’t produce on its own. You only need to consume all of the 9 in your day so you can either do it in one meal or throughout the day.

For example, you can eat brown rice at one meal and then black beans at another and get your fill. Keep this in mind as you build your meals and snacks during the day.

Just an fyi, animal protein contains all 9. There are plant-based foods that also contain all 9 amino acids (noted below).

Here are some delicious plant-based foods that will help you reach your daily requirement and keep you feeling nourished and fueled (many make an appearance during the Raw Renewal 7 Detox. Hip hip!):

1. Lentils (18 grams per cup)

Lentils provide lots of protein and packed with fiber to keep your heart and belly happy. Add them in chili, soups and eat by themselves. Lentils are cheap, too! You can a package of lentils for about $2.99 a pound.

2. Peas (8 grams per cup)

Peas are packed with protein, fiber, essential nutrients like Vitamin K. Throw them into salads or blend into soups.

3. Hemp seeds (*complete protein – 10 grams per 1/4 cup or 3 Tbsp.)

Add hemp seeds to smoothies and top on salads for extra anti-inflammatory omega 3, calcium and iron.

4. Pumpkin seeds (*complete protein- 8 grams per 1/4 cup or 3 Tbsp.)

Along with protein and healthy fat, pumpkin seeds are great sources of magnesium and zinc which support the heart and nervous system.

5. Broccoli (5 grams per cup)

Veggies have protein, why yes! Broccoli is a great source of fiber and can be eaten raw or steamed. You can make a broccoli soup with 2 cups and get 10 grams of protein for your meal.

6. Tahini (3 grams per 1 Tbsp.)

Tahini is a paste made of sesame seeds and it’s the main ingredient for making hummus. You an use tahini as a salad dressing and also a dip for your veggies

7. Chickpeas (20 grams per half cup)

Another hummus ingredient, chickpeas are gluten- free and can be added to just about any dish. I have these babies stocked in my pantry .

Protein Crunch is a signature meal of the summer Raw Renewal 7 Day Detox. All recipes are plant-based, clean, anti-inflammatory and RAW. No dirty pots and pans! Brand NEW menu plus my coaching included in your program!

You’ll be feeling energized, clear, light (especially in the tummy), and all-around healthy and clean with Raw Renewal! I’ve been leading this detox program now for over 5 years and the response is amazing! AND you’ll get tons of protein in your meals, too!

Okay, like, I’ve been waiting for July 16th for over a year… and the time has come for Game of Thrones!

Are you a big GoT fan, too? Yes, it’s extremely violent but isn’t it soooooo good?! The actors, the scenes, the story lines, etc… all so well-done.

If you know me by now, I think about food a lot. In fact, all the time. So when I watch GoT, I can’t get over how much meat is consumed!

Mutton stew. Horse hearts. Wild boar.

Oh how I wish I could transport myself into Daenerys Targaryen’s body (not only because she is gorgeous and a khaleesi!) and clean up the GoT diet.

I would never survive in Westeros if I didn’t have raw dark leafy greens, fruits and veggies to eat.

Dany has that shiny hair and glowy skin as well as warrior fierceness so I think she must slip in these wonderful carbs (yes, greens, veggies and fruits are carbs! ) during her meals.

Since the climate can be very hot and tropical as well as full of raw produce in some parts of this fantasy world, I would sip on a fresh elixir (aka green smoothie!) to cool off and keep my strength to fight off any White Walkers.

The ingredients in the Island Punch recipe are designed to give you the famous raw glow, clear skin, shiny tresses, bright sparkly eyes not to mention a certain vibrancy and sexiness, a juiciness others can’t help but notice.

It’s hands-down the best potion for balancing out your cells… super anti-inflammatory! And when you eat raw, you aren’t manipulating the energetics of the food by heating so you are getting all the enzymes and nutrients in tact immediately. This means more energy, more clarity and more GLOW.

The pineapple benefits the digestive system, healing the gut as well as burning belly fat.

The coconut milk speeds up metabolism as well as nourishes hair follicles.

Well, today is the day! Welcome to the #21DayGreenUp Smoothie Challenge!

For our first challenge week, we are easing into things with basic ingredients such asfruit, greens and milks. Feel free to switch things up or keep with the recipes. I tried as much as possible to keep the shopping list basic with a touch of creative flair for our first week. We are sticking with kale and spinach for the dark leafy greens. In Week 2, we will be using collards and more!

Try Power C and let me know how you like it! AND join us for #21DayGreenUp !

PS.

Summer is a lazy time but also a social time. Lots of cookouts, trips, gatherings… so fun but can also wreck havoc on your body. It’s tricky keeping balance in summer so as a group, we will be sipping on one green drink a day. And guess what? Something pretty amazing happens. When you add things that feed your cells liquid nutrition, you start to change at a deep level. You make healthier choices, you hang out with people who lift you up, you move your body more, you feel lighter and want to keep up with the clean + sexy more and more. Yaaaaasss!

The next #21DayGreenUp Smoothie Challenge is happening June 19th! It’s time to crank up that blender!

This will be the 5th annual party. AND it’s free!

To mix things up and try something new, we will be blending like BOSSES for summer instead of our usual December fling.

Here’s what’s up:

Start Date: June 19th (or start when you are ready!)Where: Online… I will be coaching and leading the challenge virtually so anyone in the world can join!

Once you using up, you can join our online FB group (1,300+ strong!) for support. I will be posting vids, demos/how-tos, and wellness tips in the group. It’s also a great place for accountability and support!

What: NEW! Smoothie bowls, “milk”shakes, and smoothie recipes- fun for summer! A few days before the challenge I will send you a prep guide, weekly menu plans (including recipes and shopping lists). We will also be giving out prizes from our favorite sustainable and clean brands.

Why:

Dark leafy greens are nutritional powerhouses. Greens like kale and spinach are packed with tons of nutrients you body needs to boost immunity and keep your organs in tip top shape. Greens contain vitamins A, C, and K plus folate, potassium and calcium. In fact, did you know that greens like spinach have protein, too? And chlorophyll. This is a special sauce nutrient you MUST have in your diet! Chlorophyll feeds your cells and helps balance out your pH level within in the blood. Let’s just say chlorophyll eases inflammation. Inflammation causes pain and chronic disease so pumping the green stuff is crucial to our health. Also if you are active, or an athlete, you’ll notice you’ll get faster and recover quicker due to the chlorophyll magic. The GREEN benefits are endless:

weight loss (yep, it can happen when you’re not looking!)

decreased belly fat and bloating

feeling lighter

tons of energy

a more balanced pH level hence less inflammation

fewer cravings for unhealthy foods (esp. the sugar)

glowing and clear skin

clear, positive thoughts

feeling calm and ease

and a happier mood and attitude to get you through the busy summer season.

Remember, you are drinking ONE green smoothie a day. You can certainly add 2 or more to your routine, but basically we are trying to keep things as simple as possible. You will be eating meals as you usually do… no taking away, just adding in goodness!

If you want to make a different smoothie each day, cool. If you want to make one smoothie for the week, that’s cool too. You can mix and match ingredients. Add your own superfood. Whatever your heart desires!

The main goal of the challenge is to add things into your life…not take anything away. We are also going for flexibility and stress-free. So keep it light and easy to fit in with your lifestyle.

Try BOSS Smoothie and let me know what you think! It’s a great power booster for all day energy!

Summer is a lazy time but also a social time. Lots of cookouts, trips, gatherings… so fun but can also wreck havoc on your body. It’s tricky keeping balance in summer so as a group, we will be sipping on one green drink a day. And guess what? Something pretty amazing happens. When you add things that feed your cells liquid nutrition, you start to change at a deep level. You make healthier choices, you hang out with people who lift you up, you move your body more, you feel lighter and want to keep up with the clean + sexy more and more. Yaaaaasss!

With the craziness of spring now in full swing… baseball double headers, dance recitals, weddings, graduations, field trips (seems like I have a million this month!), I want to make sure we keep up with our clean and sexy selves.

It can get difficult trying to keep up with being healthy when life is hectic. And it’s not the time to let things slip as you are now showing more skin.

I have just what you need to keep things balanced and in control when it comes to your clean living efforts. And you’ll, shed pounds and glow, just in time for summer!

Time for the Pay What You Can Event!

It starts NOW and ends Tuesday, May 3rd at 12 midnight EDT.

Sometimes financial things come up or timing isn’t right so this is a chance to take advantage of Pay What You Can.

Eat Clean 21 Meal Plan Kit: 21 days of meal plans, 100 recipes, shopping lists per week, my coaching and group support forever. Once you purchase this kit, you get to participate in the 21 day special challenges that are held 3 times a year. I add recipes all the time and I have a special SUMMER FLUSH plan add on for those who purchase the kit.

If you already have one or all of the kits and would like to gift it to someone at a pay-what-you-can rate, absolutely. Add a note when you check out and we’ll hook your friend up!

3. A few guidelines:

The Pay What You Can event ends at midnight EDT, May 3rd. Don’t miss this opportunity as we won’t offer it after the cut-off date and time.

This offer isn’t retroactive on kits you purchased in the past.

A suggested not lower than price is listed on each product page.

All products are digital and you can download all the goodies immediately.

If you have a question, contact us: info@wholehealth.designs.com . We are happy to help!

I’ve detoxed and Kicked It Clean with thousands…a few love notes:

“I lost 7 pounds, slept well, and found that I was able to think more clearly. I also noticed a positive effect on my mood and my ability to deal with stressful situations. Plus my husband lost 16 pounds!”

I loved that the menu was all planned out for you in advance and that there was a shopping list as well. The detox made it so easy prepare ahead of time. The recipes were simple and delicious. I found that it was a great opportunity to assess my eating habits and to try some new foods that I will now add to my staples. ~ Claire M.

“I feel like Lisa’s detox programs have been life altering. I’ve been struggling for the last five years to lose those lingering pounds from two pregnancies. Since my first cleanse with Lisa, I’ve lost 15 pounds, and I am almost to my goal weight!

I never felt hungry and have taken the recipes and the ingredients to become my staples during the week, while still enjoying my weekends. I thought I was eating healthy before, but this was truly eye-opening. Lisa, thank you for a great program!” Melanie C.

“I lost 9 ½ pounds, and I’m feeling energized and clean!”
When I eat clean, I wake up earlier than normal without feeling exhausted. Lisa’s recipes are so delicious and easy to make. It’s changed how we shop for food and we now eat more at home.”
~ Christine G.

My heart is so happy about our Pay What You Can event. Giving brings me so much joy!

Let me know if you need anything regarding Pay What You Can! Excited to “get clean” with you!

All recipes are built with the formula:
good carb + good protein + good fat =
clean + sexy meal

The dark leafy green, spinach, is the carb.

We do this because we want to balance blood sugar all day long, with every meal to ward off inflammation (hormone issues, lack of energy and focus, cravings, acne, bloating and more).

Okay, here we gooooooooo!

This is my go-to guide to batch meals with spinach for the week.

You’ll need:

Mason Jars for storage (you can pick up at Target, a farming supply store or order from Amazon or Live Green)

Cutting board and chef’s knife

Blender and/or juicer

Recipe ingredients

SPINACH!

Carve out an hour or so to prep and make the following meals for the week. Don on a pretty apron and have your favorite tunes playing in the kitchen (Drake is my go to lately! BUT Jack Johnson is always my fave). Make it fun!

Make smoothies for breakfast (batch smoothie jars for a couple of days or whole week)

Grab the 16 oz. jars and fill them with blended smoothies… think hemp seeds, flax, almond or coconut milk, frozen fruit, bases (bananas, avocados, apples and pears) and of course, the green stuff! Freeze them until ready to slurp.

By using up all your spinach, you won’t have it wilting in your crisper. Yay!

Experiment with kale, collards, Swiss chard and other dark leafy greens. You’ll be planned, prepped and ready for the week as well as free of dying plants!

Batching saves my life! How ’bout you?
Do you have a batching secret to share with me? Do tell! I’m all about collecting ideas… we learn so much from each other!

PS. I’m so excited to explore more with you during the next LIVE group cleanse,Spring Renewal 10 Day Detox. It’s a special one… #25! I’ve been leading detox groups for over 5 years and I have so much fun planned for you. Click here to download your plan, shopping list, recipes and join us for accountability and support!

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